Meet Mary Freeman
DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Mary Freeman (she/her) is a doctorally prepared, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who values thoughtful, individualized care and a collaborative relationship with each patient. Mary’s approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care with attention to the whole person. Her background includes trauma-informed psychiatric care for veterans and their family members, community-based care for individuals with serious mental illness as well as experience with longevity and primary care, all shaping her whole-person approach to mental wellness. She values medication management, therapy-informed interventions, and collaboration with therapists and patients to develop treatment plans that reflect each person’s needs, preferences, and goals.

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Mary earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric-Mental Health from Rush University (2021), following her master’s degree in nursing from Rush (2015) and bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Miami University (2012). In addition, Mary furthered her training through Rush’s Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Fellowship ECHO Program as well as completed training in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

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“I want you to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing your concerns, and being honest about what is and isn’t working. Taking time to understand your experiences and what matters most to you is an essential part of care. Together, we can explore treatment options and create a practical plan that supports your mental health and fits your life. My goal is for you to feel heard, informed, and supported throughout the process.”

-Dr. Mary Freeman